Oahu Weather Forecast for March 12, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for March 12, 2026

A powerful kona storm will produce periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination of threats ranging...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for March 12, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for March 12, 2026

A series of small, short to medium period west-northwest swells will bring small surf to north and west facing shores through the rest of the week. Kauai...

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5 Molokai schools closed today due to flooding

Molokai High, Molokai Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary and Maunaloa Elementary on Molokai will be closed today, March 12, due to flooded roads affecting safe access to the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families.

Hawaiʻi House adopts criminal justice reform bills

The Hawaiʻi House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted bills to modernize and strengthen the state’s criminal justice system. Developed by the House Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, the measures focus on increasing fairness, ensuring law enforcement is qualified and well trained, improving transparency and data collection, and promoting better outcomes for individuals and communities.

Maui Weather Forecast for March 12, 2026

A powerful kona storm will produce periods of hazardous weather impacts across the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend. Expect a combination of threats ranging...

Hawai‘i Community Lending announces board officers and new executive leadership team

Native CDFI and nonprofit mortgage lender Hawai‘i Community Lending announced today its board officers and new executive leadership team, including internal promotions as well as new hires. With a depth of experience and resources that extend beyond business into a well of cultural strength, HCL’s people are prepared to bring real solutions to Hawai‘i’s housing crisis.

Weather impacts from kona storm persist with strong winds in the forecast

The County of Maui's Kepaniwai Park and the State of Hawaiʻi's ʻĪao Valley State Monument are closed due to the severe weather forecast. Signs are posted below Kepaniwai Heritage Gardens, blocking access for entry.

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New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available

Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms continue moving over leeward, windward and Kaua‘i Channel waters

National Weather Service extended special marine warning for Kaua'i waters until 6:45 a.m. today (March 12) as an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts is centered about 34.5 miles southeast of Poʻipū.

Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’

Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children's Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.

Parks and Rec invites bids for retail concession stand at Spouting Horn Park

There are eight concession stands located at Spouting Horn Park. The monthly rental upset bid price is $3,500.

State: Don’t fall for unpaid traffic ticket scams

Several scam text messages have been making the rounds claiming to be from a “Hawai‘i Department of Motor Vehicles” regarding unpaid traffic violations or tolls.

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Still time to register to attend free financial planning workshop in person or via Zoom

The workshop is from 1 to 4 p.m. today (March 12) at Hilo Food Hub on Kalanianaʻole Street, with Brett Carey of We Make HI as featured presenter.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for March 13-19: Plenty of fun, but check before you go because of brewing storm

We bring you this week's top 10 with one caveat: this week's top 10 remained as scheduled Wednesday afternoon; however, a powerful kona low could end up crashing the party.

2001 masterpiece ‘Crossroads’ by legendary Hawaiian supergroup Nā ‘Ōiwi to debut on all major music streaming platforms

Featuring the late Dennis Kamakahi, this intergenerational masterpiece finally arrives March 13 — for the first time since its original release — on all major digital platforms.

Hawaiʻi County encourages public to prep now for impacts from incoming kona low

National Weather Service issued a flood watch in effect through Saturday afternoon (March 14) for Hawaiʻi Island as conditions are expected to become favorable; the storm could even produce brief and weak tornadoes in addition to isolated severe thunderstorms.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 12, 2026

A powerful kona storm will impact the state through the weekend, bringing multiple hazards to the islands including significant flash flooding, damaging...